Basg
Welsh
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]Borrowed from English Basque, from French basque.
Noun
[edit]Basg m (plural Basgiaid, feminine Basges)
Derived terms
[edit]- Basgaidd (“Basque”, adjective)
- Basgeg (“Basque language”)
- Gwlad y Basg (“Basque Country”)
Etymology 2
[edit]Noun
[edit]Basg
- Soft mutation of Pasg (“Easter”).
Mutation
[edit]| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasg | Basg | Mhasg | Phasg |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
[edit]- D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “Basg”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh-English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Basg”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies